Canine Cancer

Clinical Trials for Canine Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Soft tissue sarcomas are a diverse group of tumors arising from connective tissues including muscle, fat, and fibrous tissue. They commonly appear as subcutaneous masses and are typically locally invasive. Clinical trials are exploring radiation, immunotherapy, and novel surgical approaches through funded university research programs.

16 active trials currently enrolling

16ACTIVE TRIALS
ENROLLING (16)
16
Active trials enrolling
9
States with open trials
MO, OH, WI & 6 more
$
Fully & partially funded options available
Many trials cover all treatment costs

Trials available at institutions in:

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Understanding Soft Tissue Sarcoma in Pets

Soft tissue sarcomas arise from connective tissues such as muscle, fat, or fibrous tissue, most commonly appearing as subcutaneous masses. They tend to be locally invasive but vary in their likelihood to spread.

Who it tends to affect

  • Typical size: Can affect dogs of any size
  • Typical age: Most commonly seen in middle-aged to older dogs

Can my pet join — does breed matter?

Trials typically enroll based on tumor grade, location, whether the mass is surgically removable, and prior treatment. All breeds and sizes can generally participate if they meet the study's health criteria.

Most trials are open to all breeds and set requirements by size, weight, age, and diagnosis instead. Our matching service checks your pet's specific details against each study's actual requirements.

Where Soft Tissue Sarcoma Trials Are Running

Active research locations are spread across the country. Current coverage by region:

13
Midwest
1
Northeast
2
Southeast

States with active sites include: MO, OH, WI, NC, PA, MI, KS, IN, IL. We expand the search to nearby states when there's no local match.

What Soft Tissue Sarcoma Trials Typically Cost

Many trials cover part or all of treatment costs. Of the 16 trials we're currently tracking for soft tissue sarcoma:

6
Cover most or all costs
8
Partially funded
2
Owner-funded

The trials themselves are run by research institutions — we don't charge for them. Funding status changes as studies open and close, so we confirm current coverage when we match your pet.

What Soft Tissue Sarcoma Research Is Focused On

Current studies for soft tissue sarcoma are exploring approaches like:

  • Radiation therapy protocols
  • Immunotherapy after surgical removal
  • Targeted molecular therapy
  • New surgical approaches for difficult locations

How it works

1

Tell us about your pet

Share the diagnosis, your pet's age and size, and your location. It takes a few minutes — no account needed.

2

We research current trials

We check open studies against your pet's actual eligibility — diagnosis, stage, location, and prior treatment. Most matches come back in 2–3 days.

3

You get your matches

A personalized list of trials your pet may qualify for, with locations, funding status, and exactly how to enroll.

The trials themselves are free and run by research institutions. Our fee covers the research and eligibility matching — and if we don't find any matches for your pet, you don't pay.

Find trials for my dog with Soft Tissue Sarcoma now

Our matching service screens all 16 active Soft Tissue Sarcoma trials against your pet’s specific profile — age, breed, stage, and location.

$7 to see your matches · $23 only if trials are found

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